Socratic truth in the urban blight

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Dr Catherine McCall, a philosophy lecturer from Glasgow University runs a three-month course entitled 'Empowerment through Philosophical Dialogue' for unemployed single parents and their children. BP, the Glasgow Development Agency and Strathclyde Regional Council fund the course which was put on by Glasgow North. Dr McCall teaches the Socratic method of practical, collective inquiry after the truth. Students become more confident and improve socially and educationally.

Training, Study and teaching, Philosophy, Unemployed workers, Questioning

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A degree of sexism at Oxford

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In May 1993 dons at Oxford University, England, revolted against sexual discrimination in academic promotions. Directions to ensure all eligible candidates applied were not followed. A consultative document explains methods of underwriting equal opportunities in universities. As readerships go to those who have conducted research, more should be done to ensure women have time to do research. Flexible working arrangements and child care provision are important.

Human resource management, Employment, University of Oxford, Schools, Affirmative action

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We want to teach. Who needs carrots?

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The university and college lecturers' union Natfhe sent details of introducing performance-related pay (PRP) to the new universities in 1993. Staff at several universities agreed to share any pay received for performance equally between them. Some universities have agreed to use the money for PRP for other purposes. PRP is incompatible with academics' ambitions: they prefer research, teaching and seeing students progress to financial reward.

Finance, Universities and colleges, Compensation and benefits, Lectures and lecturing, Lectures

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